PUFF
Scrabble letter values: P3U1F4F4 = 12
Definition
- adjective gathered for protruding fullness. — synonyms: puffed
- verb smoke and exhale strongly. — synonyms: whiff
- verb suck in or take (air). — synonyms: drag, draw
- verb breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted. — synonyms: pant, gasp, heave
- verb make proud or conceited.
- verb praise extravagantly. — synonyms: puff_up
- verb speak in a blustering or scornful manner.
- verb to swell or cause to enlarge. — synonyms: puff_up, blow_up, puff_out
- verb blow hard and loudly. — synonyms: huff, chuff
- noun a short light gust of air. — synonyms: puff_of_air, whiff
- noun a light inflated pastry or puff shell.
- noun exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes).
- noun bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together. — synonyms: quilt, comforter, comfort
- noun a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers. — synonyms: powderpuff
- noun thick cushion used as a seat. — synonyms: ottoman, pouf, pouffe, hassock
- noun a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke). — synonyms: drag, pull
- noun forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth. — synonyms: blow
Examples
- “puff sleeves”
- “puff a cigar”
- “whiff a pipe”